Srinagar, May 30: Police in Kulgam on Friday arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police spokesperson said that a police party of Police Station Qaimoh at a checkpoint established at Khudwani Bypass intercepted a drug peddler identified as Akash Manzoor, son of Manzoor Ahmad Ganie, resident of Guree, Bijebhara. During search, 1.547 Kg of Charas like substance and cash amount of Rs 2000 (proceeds of narcotics) were recovered from his possession.
He said a case vide FIR No. 38/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated.
Police requested general public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in curbing menace of drugs from the society.
